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AFL suspends use of disability zone by TV networks after footy fans air their concerns

Darren and James Cunningham near the wheelchair zone of the MCG's Olympic stand where they have sat in the past. (ABC News: Supplied)

The AFL has suspended TV networks' use of an area marked as a wheelchair space for the remainder of this footy round, after a father and son had trouble finding appropriate seating at last night's game.

Darren Cunningham and his son James, who both use wheelchairs, bought level four general admission tickets for Thursday night's Richmond-Carlton match.

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